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Bomb Threat Diverts NYC - Moscow Flight

An Airbus A330 of the Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has made an emergency landing in Iceland after a bomb threat.

World | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 11:17 | Viewed: 1834

UK May Storm Ecuador's Embassy to Capture Assange

Ecuadorian authorities have accused Britain of threatening to enter Ecuador's embassy in London to arrest Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

World | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 10:46 | Viewed: 1813

World Marks 35 Years since Death of Elvis Presley

Fans all over the world are to pay tribute to Rock n' Roll king Elvis Presley on Thursday, as it marks 35 years since his unexpected death.

World | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 09:03 | Viewed: 1123

Romney Disavows Running Mate's Proposal for Medicare Cuts

Mitt Romney on Wednesday unequivocally disavowed more than USD 700 B in Medicare spending cuts proposed by his new running mate, Rep.

World | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 20:01 | Viewed: 992

Ukraine Offers to Let Tymoshenko Go for USD 7 B Ransom

The Ukrainian authorities offered to release opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko for a $7-billion "ransom," Oleh Rybachuk, former presidential chief of staff, was quoted by the Kommentarii news portal as saying.

World | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 18:28 | Viewed: 1386

Leader of Ethnic Albanians in Macedonia Dies

Arben Xhaferi, one of the leaders of the ethnic Albanians in Macedonia, passed away on Wednesday.

World | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 18:19 | Viewed: 5459

'Pussy Riot' Supporters Rally in Moscow, Get Brutally Dispersed

Supporters of Pussy Riot rallied on Wednesday on the steps of the downtown Moscow cathedral where the girls' punk group carried out an anti-Putin protest that could see three of its members handed jail sentences later this week.

World | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 16:07 | Viewed: 1675

Israel: Potential War with Iran to Last 1 Month

A 3-day war on multiple fronts will begin if Israel decides to strike Iran, according to Israel's outgoing Defense Minister, Matan Vilnai.

World | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 15:16 | Viewed: 2331

46% of Brits Want Country Out of EU - Poll

Almost half of all Brits would vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union if there was a referendum, according to a poll conducted by Canadian firm Angus Reid.

World | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 11:13 | Viewed: 988

Romania Constitutional Court to Decide Earlier on Referendum

Romania's Constitutional Court has decided to pull forward its decision on the validity of the impeachment referendum for President Traian Basescu and announce it next Tuesday, August 21.

World | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 21:05 | Viewed: 1359

Syria ex-PM Alleges Assad Loses Grip on Country

Renegade former Syrian PM Riyad Hijab has stated Tuesday that embattled Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad is controlling less than a third of Syria's territory

World | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 14:52 | Viewed: 1182

3 Die in Shooting in Texas US

Three people are reported dead after a gunman opened fire and killed a police officer and a civilian near a university campus in Texas in the US.

World | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 08:53 | Viewed: 963

Greek GDP Contracts by 6.2% in Q2

Greece's GDP contracted by 6.2% on an annual basis in the second quarter of 2012, following a 6.5% decline registered in the first three months of 2012, according to the country's statistical office, Elstat.

World | August 13, 2012, Monday // 21:06 | Viewed: 1283

More than 300 Killed, 3,000 Injured from Iran Quakes

The death toll from a pair of earthquakes that jolted Iran on Saturday has escalated once again, state-run media reported Monday.

World | August 13, 2012, Monday // 12:38 | Viewed: 1193

2 Days of Mourning for Earthquake Victims in Iran

The authorities of the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan have announced two days of mourning starting on Monday after a deadly earthquake over the weekend.

World | August 13, 2012, Monday // 08:24 | Viewed: 1466

Egypt's Islamist New President Defends Top Military Dismissals

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has defended his dismissal of the country's powerful defense minister and a top military general, claiming it was done in the interests of his country.

World | August 13, 2012, Monday // 07:50 | Viewed: 1045

Search for Iran Quake Survivors Called Off, 250 Killed

Rescue operations have ended in Iran after two strong earthquakes that killed at least 250 people, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Sunday.

World | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 17:08 | Viewed: 1384

2 Devastating Earthquakes Hit Iran

The two strong earthquakes which hit Iran Saturday have left at least 250 people dead and the death toll is expected to rise.

World | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 10:36 | Viewed: 1682

Romney Confirms Paul Ryan as Election Running Mate

US Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has announce his running mate in the November election will be Paul Ryan.

World | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 14:42 | Viewed: 1270

UN Secretary General Ban: 'Rebels' to Blame for Syria Violence

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has for the first time said armed rebels are responsible for the escalation of violence in Syria.

World | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 14:28 | Viewed: 1729

Local Worker Kills 3 NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan

Three NATO/ISAF soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been shot in an Afghan military base, announced world agencies Saturday.

World | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 10:42 | Viewed: 1099
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